{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/bronx","updatedAt":"2026-09-24T23:47:40.150Z","place":{"city":"Bronx","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":48.35187,"lon":-116.54742},"safety":{"score":74,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":78,"confidence":0.73,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports indicate travelers feel safe in tourist-heavy zones during daylight hours, but express unease when venturing into unfamiliar residential blocks after dark or using poorly maintained subway stations.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":67,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":70,"display":"70 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — the Bronx is generally safe for visitors who stick to well-trafficked tourist zones and exercise normal big-city caution, especially at night.","summary":"The Bronx’s composite safety index of 74/100 reflects moderate crime risk concentrated in specific neighborhoods, while major attractions like Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Zoo, and Arthur Avenue are well-patrolled and safe during daytime. Visitor sentiment is mostly positive when staying in Zone 1 (Riverdale/Fieldston), Zone 2 (park corridor), or Zone 3 (stadium bubble), with risks rising in less-touristed areas after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery risk is elevated in certain South Bronx neighborhoods and isolated streets at night; rare near major attractions with heavy police presence."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded spots like Yankee Stadium gates, subway stations, and Arthur Avenue; keep valuables secured and avoid displaying phones or wallets."},"safeAreas":["Riverdale","Fieldston","Belmont (Arthur Avenue)","Pelham Bay"],"avoidAreas":["Hunts Point (avoid due to elevated violent crime, particularly after dark)"],"scams":["Fake ticket sellers near Yankee Stadium and subway stations","Counterfeit goods and distraction thefts in crowded tourist areas like Arthur Avenue"],"zones":[{"name":"Riverdale","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential area with low crime and quiet streets; safe day and night."},{"name":"Fieldston","level":"safe","note":"Upscale neighborhood with strong community policing; minimal risk for visitors."},{"name":"Belmont (Arthur Avenue)","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled Little Italy district; safe for dining and shopping, especially daytime."},{"name":"Fordham","level":"caution","note":"Busy around the university and transit hub; pickpocketing risk increases after dark."},{"name":"Morrisania","level":"caution","note":"Higher incidence of robbery and assault; avoid isolated streets late at night."},{"name":"Hunts Point","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial zone with elevated violent crime; not recommended for tourists, especially at night."},{"name":"Concourse","level":"caution","note":"Near Yankee Stadium; generally safe during events but side streets pose risks after dark."},{"name":"Pelham Bay","level":"safe","note":"Residential area near the park and waterfront; low crime and family-friendly."}]}}